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FG54 DJE

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,922 mi
Last recorded143,922 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 DJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 143,922 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn corroded or scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front inner steering rack has slightly play ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front tyre cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside rear service brake just met requirements ( need repairs or adjustments ) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 139,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 139,392 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering component insecure pipe (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 129,432 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 129,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 119,815 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 119,815 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 105,418 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 105,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault both front abs sensors missing (3.4.1c)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 80,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 77,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 71,026 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 65,946 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 50,823 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 42,917 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 34,930 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 29,403 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2007 24,764 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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FG54 DJE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,499 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG54 DJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG54 DJE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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